Test Overview
Test Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Test Usage

To aid in the decision of exchange transfusion or other emergent procedures in sickle cell disease.

Reference Range *

There are no established reference ranges for Hemoglobin S.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Available on an as needed basis daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

2 hours

Soft Order Code
RHGBS
MiChart Code
Hemoglobin S
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Automation
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    N/A

    Contraindications
    This test is not for use to quantify hemoglobin fractions of other hemoglobin variants. Interpretation of this assay may be affected when a patient is being treated with Voxelotor (Oxbryta).
    Normal Volume
    2 mL EDTA whole blood
    Minimum Volume
    1 mL EDTA whole blood
    Billing
    CPT Code
    83021
    LOINC
    44923-1
    NY State Approved
    No